A young woman in Austria received and ingested abortion medication after being incorrectly diagnosed with a pregnancy by a gynecologist, according to a report by the investigative journalism outlet Dossier. The woman, identified as Anna B., was subsequently found to not be pregnant after follow-up testing at a hospital.
Anna B. First consulted with gynecologist Dieter N. On November 6, 2024, expressing fear of being pregnant. She described feeling rushed during the initial appointment, stating she barely had time to explain her concerns before being examined. Dr. N. Quickly diagnosed an early pregnancy and recommended a medical abortion for a cost of 380 euros. Distressed by the diagnosis and feeling pressured, Anna B. Requested time to consider her options. She then underwent a medical abortion, receiving the medication and lab referrals the following day.
Subsequent blood tests, intended to monitor the decline of pregnancy hormone levels, revealed no evidence of pregnancy. Alarmed, Anna B. Sought confirmation at the Landesklinikum Mödling, where doctors determined she had never been pregnant and the initial diagnosis was incorrect. She then confronted Dr. N. On November 11, 2024, demanding a refund, but he refused, citing signed documentation. According to Anna B., Dr. N. Dismissed her concerns, stating, “What is your problem? Be glad. You didn’t want a child anyway.”
This case is not isolated. Dossier previously reported on Dr. N. In June 2025, detailing allegations of boundary-crossing behavior, including publicly disclosing a patient’s diagnosis in an online forum after she left a critical review. Following that initial report, additional patients, including Anna B., came forward with similar complaints. These accounts and supporting documentation suggest potential irregularities in Dr. N.’s billing practices as well.
Dossier’s investigation revealed discrepancies between the services billed to the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) and the accounts provided by patients. Some women reported undergoing unnecessary examinations, whereas others claimed to have paid privately for services that were subsequently billed to their health insurance. Several patients deny that certain procedures, such as swabs or consultations, were ever performed. The ÖGK is currently reviewing these allegations.
Dr. N. Declined to comment on the accusations when contacted by Dossier.
According to the German Wikipedia, a medical abortion involves the use of medications like mifepristone and prostaglandins, while surgical methods such as vacuum aspiration have largely replaced older techniques like curettage. Both methods are considered safe standard procedures in Germany.
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